tall

Example Sentences

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Beijing cleaner Lin Meiqiong found her work a little easier the day she was paired with an unlikely new colleague -- a tall, wheeled robot with AI-powered tidying skills.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Developers may build housing up to nine stories tall for buildings adjacent to certain transit stops, seven stories for buildings within a quarter-mile and six stories for buildings within a half-mile.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Towering at 6ft 5in tall, with long, flowing blond hair, Haaland has become one of the most recognisable players in football.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The NBA has had extremely tall players before—here, I’m talking 7-foot-4 and up, Dubai skyscraper range—but usually they’ve handled the basketball like a toaster in the bathtub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I like how tall you’re making it. And all the colors you’re using.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison